Responsibilities :

Read and interpret formulas to determine product specifications, processing information, and technical information

Monitoring and regulating gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc.

to maintain the quality of the product and ensure safe and efficient operations

Operating and tending machines to mix or blend a wide variety of food products to include : edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking cherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc. for manufacture

Patrolling the work area to detect any leaks, equipment malfunctions, and operating conditions and reporting any deficiencies to the Production Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

Examining the product samples during production in order to evaluate necessary in-process testing requirements

Taking samples of in-process products to provide to the Quality Assurance Laboratory for testing

Using testing equipment to test samples of products to ensure they are in compliance with specifications and document results in required logbooks and / or batch records;

reporting any deviations in results to the QualityvAssurance Manager.

Modifying manufacturing directives, as necessary, with written authorization from the Quality Assurance Department, by adjusting mixing time cycles and / or changes to ingredients

Responsible for having knowledge of transfer valves, pumps, etc. which transfer bulk products from manufacturing to run tanks

Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment necessary for the manufacturing of food products

Qualifications

Experience operating in a fast paced, ready to eat food facility a plus

Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently

Strong multi-tasking skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

One to three months related experience and / or training

You should be proficient in :

• Blueprint Reading

Last updated : 2024-04-30